Open Gameday Thread, 5/7
by Grant on May 7, 2008 3:00 PM PDT
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San Francisco Giants at Pittsburgh Pirates, May 7, 2008 4:05 PM PDT
Happy Zito day! I, for one, predict five innings, 108 pitches, three earned runs, one strikeout, and a win.
And the winning Powerball numbers will be 3, 8, 112, 43.3, and §. I'm full of predictions today; just ask me.
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I agree with you, except it’s a ND for Zito.
by paboperfecto on May 7, 2008 3:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
frist!
comma bill
Billy Hayes: Nine more big-league plate appearances than you.
by delorean on May 7, 2008 3:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Any word yet on who got sent down with Sadler being called up?
Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.
by Kitspool on May 7, 2008 3:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That's my boy!
Sadler Up! Get it?
"Candlestick made me a man." - Will Clark
by MeSoKrabby on May 7, 2008 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Where did you hear this? My guess is Henny got sent down.
Optimist Outlook: Gamers rhymes with winners
Pessimist Outlook: Gamers rhymes with losers
My Outlook: Augusta Greenjackets FTW!!
by gianator on May 7, 2008 3:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
please please please please please please
Billy Hayes: Nine more big-league plate appearances than you.
by delorean on May 7, 2008 3:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Story was here but there’s nothing yet on the Giants website about it. Guess Billy got excited and called his hometown paper first with the news.
Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.
by Kitspool on May 7, 2008 3:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
w00000t!!
Here’s to Hen getting right in Frezneck and coming back up to the big club and being lights out.
Billy Hayes: Nine more big-league plate appearances than you.
by delorean on May 7, 2008 3:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sadler and Wilson are Tigers from LSU
by wilriv21 on May 7, 2008 3:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
as a Tulane alum
i am compelled to give them the Internet finger
Billy Hayes: Nine more big-league plate appearances than you.
by delorean on May 7, 2008 3:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Candlestick made me a man." - Will Clark
by MeSoKrabby on May 7, 2008 3:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
that dude's frown is upside down
Billy Hayes: Nine more big-league plate appearances than you.
by delorean on May 7, 2008 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
that dude's
Mouth should be agape, full circle. His eyes should be spouting tears, and those little red arms should be pulling his little red hairs out.
Angel Villalona: Treatin' all pitches like fastballs since '07.
by AngelintheInfield on May 7, 2008 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think the product covers it well enough
"Candlestick made me a man." - Will Clark
by MeSoKrabby on May 7, 2008 3:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
+ a gazrillion
¿Julio is tourist in San Francisco? Harper's Bizarre!
by hairball on May 7, 2008 3:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That would be quite the promotional giveaway
¿Julio is tourist in San Francisco? Harper's Bizarre!
by hairball on May 7, 2008 3:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am a little frustrated today...
Besides the Zito start, we have a new IT tech. Guy’s a little worried about his job I guess. The first thing he did this morning, was to shut off any web streaming applications. So no gameday audio for me today at work.
So far no web/internet monitoring, so McC time should be safe…..Uh oh, gotta go. Someone is knocking on my office door :-)
My adopted son Matt Downs. Bill Mueller without the two-flap helmet .
by nvsfg on May 7, 2008 3:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I’ll give it a try.
Nope, they’re not falling for it :-)
My adopted son Matt Downs. Bill Mueller without the two-flap helmet .
by nvsfg on May 7, 2008 3:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Weird
That one almost always works for me.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on May 7, 2008 3:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You should look for a way to get him canned
:-X
Adopted father of the AnVil / GIANTSPACE™ returns!
by SoFa King Mike on May 7, 2008 3:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just make friends with him
Assuming he is anything like me. I’d do things for my “favorites” all the time.
by positiveuphemism on May 7, 2008 3:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why do I get the feeling that your “favorities” are the office hotties?
2008 Giants: A steaming pile of scrap!
by Goofus on May 7, 2008 3:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well...
I do have the Admin password. Maybe I’ll start monitoring his Internet logs :-)
Actually the guy seems OK. I should be able to get him to adjust Surf Control in a couple of days.
My adopted son Matt Downs. Bill Mueller without the two-flap helmet .
by nvsfg on May 7, 2008 3:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I’m trying to work a spreadsheet for month end sales, and post on McC at the same time. Not really a good idea.
Guess I better pay attention to the real work for a few more minutes.
It is a Zito start, so the game could be over in the first anyway :-)
My adopted son Matt Downs. Bill Mueller without the two-flap helmet .
by nvsfg on May 7, 2008 3:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
El Line-uppo Guapo
F. Lewis lf
R. Winn rf
A. Rowand cf
B. Molina c
R. Aurilia 1b
J. Castillo 3b
E. Burriss 2b
B. Bocock ss
B. Zito p
Win one for Zito. Zito goes an impressive 7 innings tonight.
by wilriv21 on May 7, 2008 3:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeay
They’re trying out Burriss at 2nd.
¿Julio is tourist in San Francisco? Harper's Bizarre!
by hairball on May 7, 2008 3:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Strange...
I like this lineup! (Sans Zito of course, but me likey nonetheless)
Adopted father of the AnVil / GIANTSPACE™ returns!
by SoFa King Mike on May 7, 2008 3:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like Rowand in front of Benjie
2008 Giants: A steaming pile of scrap!
by Goofus on May 7, 2008 4:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow. That really might be the weakest major-league lineup of all time.
by Evan on May 7, 2008 3:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, you can say that just about everyday this season, can’t you?
Adopted father of the AnVil / GIANTSPACE™ returns!
by SoFa King Mike on May 7, 2008 3:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, but not like this … Castillo/Burriss/Bocock in a row? And Zito’s one of the worst hitting pitchers in the game …
by Evan on May 7, 2008 3:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Burris AND Bocock?
inconceivable
Billy Hayes: Nine more big-league plate appearances than you.
by delorean on May 7, 2008 3:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I think you meant, “Fred Lewis starting against a LHP?”
Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.
by Kitspool on May 7, 2008 3:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
*Bochy's head explodes*
Billy Hayes: Nine more big-league plate appearances than you.
by delorean on May 7, 2008 3:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
covering the entire bay area in cream of wheat
¿Julio is tourist in San Francisco? Harper's Bizarre!
by hairball on May 7, 2008 3:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
did I say bay?
I meant confluence of rivers
¿Julio is tourist in San Francisco? Harper's Bizarre!
by hairball on May 7, 2008 3:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That word, I do no think it means what you think it means.
by cornball on May 7, 2008 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
My Zito line
5 IP, 7 H, 5 R, 3ER, 2 BB, 2 K, and a W, just barely, thanks to one FLew sending it over the cuckoo’s nest (to right field).
¿Julio is tourist in San Francisco? Harper's Bizarre!
by hairball on May 7, 2008 3:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Despite some control issues, Sadler has been throwing really well.
by xanthan on May 7, 2008 3:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sadler's numbers this year 16IP, 1.13 ERA, 24 SO, 12BB
Optimist Outlook: Gamers rhymes with winners
Pessimist Outlook: Gamers rhymes with losers
My Outlook: Augusta Greenjackets FTW!!
by gianator on May 7, 2008 3:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
12 walks
Sweet!
¿Julio is tourist in San Francisco? Harper's Bizarre!
by hairball on May 7, 2008 3:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's 2 starts for Zito
Proud adopted parent of future big league slugger Thomas Neal
by nostocksjustbonds on May 7, 2008 3:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The lineup, by career OBP
119
101
107
87
100
76
54
17
-46
It’s all up to you, Freddie.
by Evan on May 7, 2008 3:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
OPS+, I mean.
Even dropping Zito, which is cheating, that averages out to 82.6.
by Evan on May 7, 2008 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You had me fooled, I thought those were actual OBP’s for a second.
by xanthan on May 7, 2008 3:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let’s not forget that every one of those players, except for Lewis and possibly Winn, is more SLG than OBP oriented, so OPS inflates their overall prowess considerably.
by Evan on May 7, 2008 3:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
let us also...
not forget that Rich Aurillia is not likely to sniff 100 OPS+ ever again. Man, that lineup goes south in a hurry. -46?
FIRE BRIAN SABEAN
by zenbitz on May 7, 2008 4:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Want to get this out of the way early tonight
Jose “RallyKiller” Castillo.
If need be I will ask for a toothpick later.
by wilriv21 on May 7, 2008 3:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
hes hit a homer everytime youve said that
so im assuming he’ll hit 4 homers tonight
by Azmanz on May 7, 2008 4:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is that pronounced “Ralliquillo”
FIRE BRIAN SABEAN
by zenbitz on May 7, 2008 4:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Great the A's won, the only fans I hate more are the Dodger fans
Arrogant moneyball toting a$$holes.
Optimist Outlook: Gamers rhymes with winners
Pessimist Outlook: Gamers rhymes with losers
My Outlook: Augusta Greenjackets FTW!!
by gianator on May 7, 2008 3:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
and in a few years, we won’t be able to retort “at least we have a nice stadium!”
Proud adopted parent of future big league slugger Thomas Neal
by nostocksjustbonds on May 7, 2008 3:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
One Word
FREMONT
"Candlestick made me a man." - Will Clark
by MeSoKrabby on May 7, 2008 3:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
thanks
I’ll start practicing my “Yeah, but it’s in Fremont” right away!
Proud adopted parent of future big league slugger Thomas Neal
by nostocksjustbonds on May 7, 2008 3:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Adopted father of the AnVil / GIANTSPACE™ returns!
by SoFa King Mike on May 7, 2008 3:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Will the new ballpark replace Kristi Yamaguchi as the “pride of Fremont”?
2008 Giants: A steaming pile of scrap!
by Goofus on May 7, 2008 4:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think the PF Changs took that honor already
Adopted father of the AnVil / GIANTSPACE™ returns!
by SoFa King Mike on May 7, 2008 4:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I still predict that ballpark never gets built.
Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.
by Kitspool on May 7, 2008 3:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is it true they still haven’t found the funding for it from Fremont?
Yeah I’ll love where my property tax dollars are going to. A ballpark built on top of a former landfill.
Awesome.
Adopted father of the AnVil / GIANTSPACE™ returns!
by SoFa King Mike on May 7, 2008 3:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
How can it be a former landfill? Wouldn’t that be “water”
FIRE BRIAN SABEAN
by zenbitz on May 7, 2008 4:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not landfill – a landfill. As in the place where your garbage goes to die.
by jcb9 on May 7, 2008 4:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Red Sox Fans trup A's fans.
yawkee way eating jerkback motherfu*kers.
Tentatively adopting Dan Ortmeier. And Boom Goes the Dynamite.
by Andy from DC on May 7, 2008 3:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, but I don't have to deal with them on day to day basis.
Optimist Outlook: Gamers rhymes with winners
Pessimist Outlook: Gamers rhymes with losers
My Outlook: Augusta Greenjackets FTW!!
by gianator on May 7, 2008 3:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yankees fans are the cream of the crop
Don’t know shit except talking shit
Adopted father of the AnVil / GIANTSPACE™ returns!
by SoFa King Mike on May 7, 2008 3:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
A's fans = Athletic Supporters
Proud adopted parent of future big league slugger Thomas Neal
by nostocksjustbonds on May 7, 2008 3:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
ha
never gets old
Adopted father of the AnVil / GIANTSPACE™ returns!
by SoFa King Mike on May 7, 2008 3:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
They're Playing Joe Castle and boCOCK And not my boy?
WTF!!!!!
Tentatively adopting Dan Ortmeier. And Boom Goes the Dynamite.
by Andy from DC on May 7, 2008 3:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Bochy questions Dan's warriors spirit.
Optimist Outlook: Gamers rhymes with winners
Pessimist Outlook: Gamers rhymes with losers
My Outlook: Augusta Greenjackets FTW!!
by gianator on May 7, 2008 3:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
OT
HA HA HA SUCKY BRAD PENNY HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA
(thank you for your indulgence)
by SnowLeopard on May 7, 2008 3:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe it’lll be like one of those 80s mix-up movies, like Freaky Friday, and Zito’ll swing out a 6.1 IP, 6 H, 2 ER?
P.S. HA HA HA HA HA HA BRAD PENNY HA HA HA HA HA
by SnowLeopard on May 7, 2008 4:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe Zito will go yard?
"Candlestick made me a man." - Will Clark
by MeSoKrabby on May 7, 2008 4:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I didn’t even know Grant had interviewed him!
Billy Hayes: Nine more big-league plate appearances than you.
by delorean on May 7, 2008 4:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dodger, specifically Penny hating is never OT.
he’s probably my most haded dodger behind that mormon rightwing motorcycle jerk.
Tentatively adopting Dan Ortmeier. And Boom Goes the Dynamite.
by Andy from DC on May 7, 2008 3:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is it just me, or does Flem still sound kind of ragged?
by cornball on May 7, 2008 4:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
my prediction
freddie goes 3 for 4 and bochy sits him only once a month from here on out
by Azmanz on May 7, 2008 4:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Interesting
Hennessey’s gonna be starting down in Fresno? I guess that’s how the Giants work. Starter struggling? Put him in the bullpen. Reliever struggling? Make him a starter!
Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.
by Kitspool on May 7, 2008 4:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
the bullpen was not working well
so why not give it a shot
by wilriv21 on May 7, 2008 4:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why is Fred Lewis in the lineup!? Doesn’t Bochy know he’s left-handed?
by jcb9 on May 7, 2008 4:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
YES! I got here in time.
Preemptive LOL BARRY ZITO
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on May 7, 2008 4:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Is it just me or did Winn slide like 10 feet from second base?
by jcb9 on May 7, 2008 4:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Not just you - I saw that too.
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
by can of corn on May 7, 2008 4:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hope they stopped the game for a ceremony. Brian Sabean said a few words, gave him the key to the team, that sort of thing.
Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.
by Kitspool on May 7, 2008 4:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
also, I just got back from seeing Nick Cave and dude is the baddest motherfucker alive.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on May 7, 2008 4:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
didn’t those Brits teach you anything?
by wilriv21 on May 7, 2008 4:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
he's australian :(
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on May 7, 2008 4:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I speak English good.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on May 7, 2008 4:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
0-2
The trick will be to see whether he serves a BP pitch up the middle.
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
by can of corn on May 7, 2008 4:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Woot, Strike 3 called on the curve!
Maybe he read my FanPost!
Eugeniooooooo!!!!
by FairweatherFan on May 7, 2008 4:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I predict Barry Zito will have a great start tonight, just to make the lot of us look terribly foolish.
by jcb9 on May 7, 2008 4:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I really hope so.
Really really really.
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
by can of corn on May 7, 2008 4:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
At least we won’t get no-hit in tonight’s loss.
"In the game of chess, you can never let your adversary see your pieces."
by sfgiantsflgators on May 7, 2008 4:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
What is it about playing second base for the Giants that makes your defense shit no matter who you are?
by jcb9 on May 7, 2008 4:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, THE NEW BARRY ZITO.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on May 7, 2008 4:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Guess when the Giants are on the road, Gameday is closer to a minute ahead of radio, rather than 30 seconds.
I realize no one cares about this little tidbit.
Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.
by Kitspool on May 7, 2008 4:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ahead of radio?
Eugeniooooooo!!!!
by FairweatherFan on May 7, 2008 4:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ahead of radio? Really? MLB Gameday is about a pitch behind TV for me, and TV is usually about a pitch behind radio.
by jcb9 on May 7, 2008 4:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I tuned in late
is zito sucking it yet?
Hum-baby!
by Danger on May 7, 2008 4:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Sums it up nicely.
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
by can of corn on May 7, 2008 4:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
C'mon Rowand
Ankiel would have thrown him out.
"In the game of chess, you can never let your adversary see your pieces."
by sfgiantsflgators on May 7, 2008 4:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
those were nice strong throws by Ankiel
by wilriv21 on May 7, 2008 4:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
STEROIDS!!!!
Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.
by Kitspool on May 7, 2008 4:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Went to the curve on 2 strikes, as I thought he would...
Eugeniooooooo!!!!
by FairweatherFan on May 7, 2008 4:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
86 mph
He’s heating up!
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
by can of corn on May 7, 2008 4:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
2 Ks?
No way!
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
by can of corn on May 7, 2008 4:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That’s 2 Ks more than you would expect from a Zito start.
by jcb9 on May 7, 2008 4:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Zito first inning != suck
Eugeniooooooo!!!!
by FairweatherFan on May 7, 2008 4:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Don't jinx it, man
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
by can of corn on May 7, 2008 4:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Props
One down Zito. Keep it up.
"In the game of chess, you can never let your adversary see your pieces."
by sfgiantsflgators on May 7, 2008 4:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Alright, Zito! A slight hiccup…but promising!
Billy Ripken is not a fuck face
by Karlifornia on May 7, 2008 4:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Jon Miller is losing his mind on these strike calls
It’s as though he can barely believe Zito is pitching well.
Billy Hayes: Nine more big-league plate appearances than you.
by delorean on May 7, 2008 4:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Me likey the swing throughs
and the use of the changeup
by wilriv21 on May 7, 2008 4:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Agreed
He’s using that changeup nicely so far. Early, early, early…but good start.
"In the game of chess, you can never let your adversary see your pieces."
by sfgiantsflgators on May 7, 2008 4:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
2 STRIKEOUTS IN ONE GAME
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on May 7, 2008 4:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
and he kept McClouth in the yard
Billy Hayes: Nine more big-league plate appearances than you.
by delorean on May 7, 2008 4:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That’s cause they gave him first on a fake hit by pitch.
"In the game of chess, you can never let your adversary see your pieces."
by sfgiantsflgators on May 7, 2008 4:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
good
Billy Hayes: Nine more big-league plate appearances than you.
by delorean on May 7, 2008 4:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Valid point.
"In the game of chess, you can never let your adversary see your pieces."
by sfgiantsflgators on May 7, 2008 4:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
3 is his max this season
Back on April 6. Has he peaked too soon this game?
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
by can of corn on May 7, 2008 4:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Has Zito thrown this many changeups before?
by wilriv21 on May 7, 2008 4:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Not that stayed in the yard.
"In the game of chess, you can never let your adversary see your pieces."
by sfgiantsflgators on May 7, 2008 4:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Less than 30 pitches! It’s a miracle!
Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.
by Kitspool on May 7, 2008 4:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice job
Like that even after the basehit and HBP that Zito beared down and worked his way through the inning.
by wilriv21 on May 7, 2008 4:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
"Hottest hitter in baseball"
Heh.
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
by can of corn on May 7, 2008 4:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Pirates Announcers Need To Shut Up
Announcer: (for the 5th friggin’ time) You just CAN’T tell me that velocity isn’t an issue.
Announcer 2 : Yeah….
Announcer: You just CAN’T!!!!
Announcer 2: Yep
Announcer 2: Well, he just struck out Nady with that 84 mph fastball….huh.
Announcer: (after it went to commercial) Goddamit!!!
And yes, I did make up that last line.
14-18...could have been worse.
by rhys on May 7, 2008 4:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Fellas ... relax ...
he puts his pants on the same way you do … one leg at a time …
by SnowLeopard on May 7, 2008 4:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This Orilya kid keeps impressing me
Anybody know anything about him?
Only 940 games until the end of Zito's contract
by thehavenot on May 7, 2008 4:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
So he's a bird of prey. That explains alot
Only 939 games until the end of Zito's contract
by thehavenot on May 7, 2008 4:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I told you, you're already signed up.
14-18...could have been worse.
by rhys on May 7, 2008 4:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Castillo
Another bomb, please.
"In the game of chess, you can never let your adversary see your pieces."
by sfgiantsflgators on May 7, 2008 4:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
rally
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on May 7, 2008 4:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
time for manny to be manny
14-18...could have been worse.
by rhys on May 7, 2008 4:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm not sure I want him to be manny...
Eugeniooooooo!!!!
by FairweatherFan on May 7, 2008 4:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would rather he be some guy who gets a hit to the outfield.
Eugeniooooooo!!!!
by FairweatherFan on May 7, 2008 4:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
BMoney on third and Burriss at the plate
a sac fly is out of the question
by wilriv21 on May 7, 2008 4:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Burriss could probably circle the bases for an inside-the-park homer before Molina scored from third.
by jcb9 on May 7, 2008 4:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess that means the squeeze play is out too?
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
by can of corn on May 7, 2008 4:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's okay, If Burriss can't get it done, Bocock's up next.
Eugeniooooooo!!!!
by FairweatherFan on May 7, 2008 4:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If only there were 12 outs in an inning.
Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.
by Kitspool on May 7, 2008 4:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We’re sort of like a bad Little League team, with six guys who can’t hit the ball out of the infield in a row at the bottom of the lineup.
by jcb9 on May 7, 2008 4:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jesus , is this thing on already?
And what’s those zero – y looking things in the Pirates boxes?
Aaron "Swag" Rowand
by victor frankenstein on May 7, 2008 4:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
They are O's. As in the letter. They stand for OMG!!!!!
Only 939 games until the end of Zito's contract
by thehavenot on May 7, 2008 4:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
PS giants hitters, THIS GUY CAN"T THROW STRIKES
Don’t swing!
Eugeniooooooo!!!!
by FairweatherFan on May 7, 2008 4:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I like how the rightfielder threw home on a shallow fly with Molina at third. Cute.
by jcb9 on May 7, 2008 4:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I like how he read the entire Sunday NY Times before making the throw.
Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.
by Kitspool on May 7, 2008 4:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hmm, I suspect we might see this theme play out a lot tonight...
Eugeniooooooo!!!!
by FairweatherFan on May 7, 2008 4:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Bocock left a pair
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
by can of corn on May 7, 2008 4:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Bocock
Now batting .147. That’s the lowest batting average of any current Major League player with at least 80 plate appearances.
That's all I can stands, I can't stands no more!
by tobias on May 7, 2008 4:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Bocock has given the Giants all he has – this is on Sabean
by wilriv21 on May 7, 2008 4:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I really like Bocock
He makes me think that even I could play MLB for a while
Eugeniooooooo!!!!
by FairweatherFan on May 7, 2008 4:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
If I were Sabean, I’d be ashamed. Ashamed that this is the best my vaunted farm system has to offer. Ashamed that it never occurred to me over the past couple years that maybe, just maybe, it might be wise to have a viable backup option to now-41-year-old Omar Vizquel. And ashamed that when Vizquel went down with his knee injury, I didn’t so much as lift a finger to find a major league ready shortstop to take Omar’s place.
I’d sure like to lift a finger.
That's all I can stands, I can't stands no more!
by tobias on May 7, 2008 4:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, but if you look at his .424 OPS, and pretend it’s his batting average, then he’s REALLY GOOD!
by jcb9 on May 7, 2008 4:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think that might be as hard as Bocock can hit it.
"In the game of chess, you can never let your adversary see your pieces."
by sfgiantsflgators on May 7, 2008 4:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That’s what she said.
"In the game of chess, you can never let your adversary see your pieces."
by sfgiantsflgators on May 7, 2008 4:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whew, good thing Velez isnt in there to miss plays at 2b...
Eugeniooooooo!!!!
by FairweatherFan on May 7, 2008 4:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Farm Update
Nooner took a walk today – and during the game. Big V has a little BA – .190 – below the mendoza line
by wilriv21 on May 7, 2008 4:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He’s matched his high mark for the season. What up?
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
by can of corn on May 7, 2008 4:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not one to argue with success
but why is Zito successful today?
I expected suck.
Aaron "Swag" Rowand
by victor frankenstein on May 7, 2008 4:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Not if you’re Jonathan Sanchez
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
by can of corn on May 7, 2008 4:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I had that thought, too. My apologies to Mr. Sanchez.
by cornball on May 7, 2008 4:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s more than that, I think. His command has been better and his curve and changeup have looked a lot better.
by jcb9 on May 7, 2008 4:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He’s trying to make us look stupid! What a jerk! Booooooo!
by chilibean_3 on May 7, 2008 4:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was my exact prediction of what would happen today, if you look upthred.
by jcb9 on May 7, 2008 4:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Spending time with Merkin, obv
Wisdom was imparted
by AngelWillSaveUs on May 7, 2008 4:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I like this Zito
a lot more than the other Zito
by SFGAmsterdam on May 7, 2008 4:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Henessey left
And he couldn’t be the WORST pitcher on the team
Eugeniooooooo!!!!
by FairweatherFan on May 7, 2008 4:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Reminding us it’s still Barry Zito, he walks the catcher hitting .227.
Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.
by Kitspool on May 7, 2008 4:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
but he seems more confident, more aggressive
by wilriv21 on May 7, 2008 4:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
another bad strike zone
why do we always get these umps?
14-18...could have been worse.
by rhys on May 7, 2008 4:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I've noticed that too, but what can ya do ?
Eugeniooooooo!!!!
by FairweatherFan on May 7, 2008 4:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Totally agree
Burriss and Bukaki should not swing tonight. Ever.
by out machine on May 7, 2008 4:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
How's the Curve look?
I am only listening. He getting it in there?
Eugeniooooooo!!!!
by FairweatherFan on May 7, 2008 4:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Jon sez it's sharper.
Aaron "Swag" Rowand
by victor frankenstein on May 7, 2008 4:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
His curve has actually been pretty good. It helps that we have a ump who will call strikes on curves.
by jcb9 on May 7, 2008 4:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Suck It!
Way to catch a break.
"In the game of chess, you can never let your adversary see your pieces."
by sfgiantsflgators on May 7, 2008 4:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Question
Is Brian Bocock the worst hitter for a position player in Major League history?
Boomshakalaka
by jksnake99 on May 7, 2008 4:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He is worse than Tony Pena Jr, and that’s saying something
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on May 7, 2008 4:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
touchdown, feliz! I mean Castillo, touchdown Castillo!
/USC-Stanford announcers
Billy Ripken is not a fuck face
by Karlifornia on May 7, 2008 4:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
2 IP
1 H
0 ER
3 K
1 BB
So Beautiful
14-18...could have been worse.
by rhys on May 7, 2008 4:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Zito’s gonna get a hit tonight.
"In the game of chess, you can never let your adversary see your pieces."
by sfgiantsflgators on May 7, 2008 4:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
mindblowing evidence of Zito’s sucktitude=6 at bats in all of April
Billy Ripken is not a fuck face
by Karlifornia on May 7, 2008 4:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Only 6?? Sheesh.
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
by can of corn on May 7, 2008 4:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh Sure…Now he pitches well.
The only game so far this year I have not been able to “hear” or “see” and Zito is tearing it up.
Does that mean that I can’t listen to, or watch another Zito start all year ? Am I the jinx ?
My adopted son Matt Downs. Bill Mueller without the two-flap helmet .
by nvsfg on May 7, 2008 4:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I wouldn't call it "tearing it up"
But it’s been an improvement, for sure.
Eugeniooooooo!!!!
by FairweatherFan on May 7, 2008 4:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He is throwing strikes right ? The Buc’s are just not swinging at every pitch are they ?
My adopted son Matt Downs. Bill Mueller without the two-flap helmet .
by nvsfg on May 7, 2008 4:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
God, i love john miller, especially when he does his impressions.
by cornball on May 7, 2008 4:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
LOL
Jon Miller’s Harry Calas impersonation is just about flawless.
Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.
by Kitspool on May 7, 2008 4:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
miller.
people hate you, but why do they hate you? because the are jealous!
by satyricrash on May 7, 2008 4:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
According to PFX
Zito’s FB is consistently 85-86 today. That’s a pretty big jump from the 82-84 he’d been throwing.
by mxmob33 on May 7, 2008 4:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I wonder where he found those missing MPH!
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on May 7, 2008 4:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If he’s juiced does that void the contract. And if so, can we spike his lemonade.
Let's bring the...
by Swager on May 7, 2008 4:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He got them from his little friend
My adopted son Matt Downs. Bill Mueller without the two-flap helmet .
by nvsfg on May 7, 2008 4:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Flax seed oil
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
by can of corn on May 7, 2008 4:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We got old Jonathan last night (That's bad)
We are getting old Zito tonight (that’s good)
Only 939 games until the end of Zito's contract
by thehavenot on May 7, 2008 4:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Once again
stay away from the frogurt
Let's bring the...
by Swager on May 7, 2008 4:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
but we get our choice of topping!
by rightcenterfielder on May 7, 2008 4:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
come on, ump…that’s not fair
Billy Ripken is not a fuck face
by Karlifornia on May 7, 2008 4:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Okay, Second time around...
Let’s seperate the Men from the Boys.
Eugeniooooooo!!!!
by FairweatherFan on May 7, 2008 4:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Not easy to say
I’m more excited watching Zito pitch than SF bat
by wilriv21 on May 7, 2008 4:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Me too.
‘cause I think there is a chance he might be pretty OK today
Eugeniooooooo!!!!
by FairweatherFan on May 7, 2008 4:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The list of things more exciting than watching the Giants bat could fill several gameday threads.
by jcb9 on May 7, 2008 4:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
"pounding" is a relative term...
Eugeniooooooo!!!!
by FairweatherFan on May 7, 2008 4:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Only in Arkansas.
"In the game of chess, you can never let your adversary see your pieces."
by sfgiantsflgators on May 7, 2008 4:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
His motion looks more aggressive. Am I seeing that because I want to?
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on May 7, 2008 4:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hmm, I know it looks like zito tonight
And I know it looked like Sanchez last night. But, but, but….the results look like Zito last night and Sanchez tonight.
Only 939 games until the end of Zito's contract
by thehavenot on May 7, 2008 4:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
i asked this last night about aurillia, but
is Zito good? im kinda confused right now
by Azmanz on May 7, 2008 4:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
speaking of pounding...
it’s a little early to be bowing for ZZZZZito
by mlb22 on May 7, 2008 4:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
4 ks? WTF.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on May 7, 2008 4:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ah , there we go.
Reverting to the mean.
Aaron "Swag" Rowand
by victor frankenstein on May 7, 2008 4:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
if the new zito was pitching
that woulda been a homer, luckily the old zito is pitching today and it was only a double
by Azmanz on May 7, 2008 4:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
hmmm....he's making people look silly
man…the pirates suck
by Gamer101 on May 7, 2008 4:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
They didn't suck yesterday...
Eugeniooooooo!!!!
by FairweatherFan on May 7, 2008 4:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah they did
its just hennessey was pitching
by Azmanz on May 7, 2008 4:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't forget El Guapo
He earned his shame, too.
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
by can of corn on May 7, 2008 4:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That swing was uglier than the lovechild of Julian Tavarez and Randy Johnson.
by jcb9 on May 7, 2008 4:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
High strike.
I’ll take it.
"In the game of chess, you can never let your adversary see your pieces."
by sfgiantsflgators on May 7, 2008 4:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Sanchez passed Zito the "Magic Strikeout Card" to use today
Eugeniooooooo!!!!
by FairweatherFan on May 7, 2008 4:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
5 K’s now? I’m dreaming! Thanks in part to the ump.
Billy Ripken is not a fuck face
by Karlifornia on May 7, 2008 4:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
'bout time we get a break on an ump...
Like that play @ 3b last night – give me a break! You have to actually HAVE the ball to make the force play!
Eugeniooooooo!!!!
by FairweatherFan on May 7, 2008 4:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Laying on the ground next to you doesn't count!
Eugeniooooooo!!!!
by FairweatherFan on May 7, 2008 4:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hmmm.
Maybe our $126 million dollar man sent Mr. Drake a lil’ somethin somethin” in a lil’ envelope envelope.
Aaron "Swag" Rowand
by victor frankenstein on May 7, 2008 4:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Was Drake the 3rd ump last night?
Maybe he feels embarassed for that horrendous call @ 3rd.
Eugeniooooooo!!!!
by FairweatherFan on May 7, 2008 4:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did TLJ ersase Zito’s memory?
"Candlestick made me a man." - Will Clark
by MeSoKrabby on May 7, 2008 4:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nighty-night. Man Zito is crafty tonight.
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on May 7, 2008 4:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
that's the $126M man SF thought they signed
by wilriv21 on May 7, 2008 4:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
A few too many 3 ball counts for my 126m, but hey
Eugeniooooooo!!!!
by FairweatherFan on May 7, 2008 4:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What say ye?
Nate McClouth – breakout season in the making, or April fluke?
by jcb9 on May 7, 2008 4:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
breakout. He doesn’t even have silly BABIP numbers. Basically, he’s like he was before, but not striking out, and his fly balls are going out of the park more frequently. I think he’s playing a bit over his head right now, but maybe not that much.
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on May 7, 2008 5:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Has anyone actually seen Zito’s face tonight ? Are we sure that’s not Matt Cain with a #75 jersey on :-)
My adopted son Matt Downs. Bill Mueller without the two-flap helmet .
by nvsfg on May 7, 2008 4:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs